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November 05, 2008

In Respect and Remembrance of Our Fallen Warriors, their Mothers, Fathers, Wives, Children, Grandparents, Loved Ones, Friends, Fellow Troops, and all those Canadians whose hearts and tears lay at your side; I submit:

There are no words that I can place here in this registry that could ever justify or explain the loss of your loved one, friend, or fellow soldier. Please know that my family and I cannot stand idly by, without taking a moment, to express how much our hearts go out to you. There is no greater gift towards the future of our country, our world, our humanity, than the efforts and sacrifices made by our Canadian forces towards making our world a better place. Whatever the politics of the day, whatever the leadership of the moment, our selfless warriors have stepped forth to deploy to meet the needs of our changing world, with honour and an integrity that is unrivalled. We as Canadians truly bow and honour your efforts and sacrifice.

We have fallen on fields of battleIn lands so far from home We have marched to war in honour For those who’ve felt aloneWe have defended those who couldn’tAnd stood between the linesOf two opposing armiesIn this new world in our timeWe have stood for those who cannotFor those who are oppressedStanding shoulder to shoulderTo help others do their bestWe have held our line with honourFury held at bay Rebuilding a broken nationTo allow all to have a sayOur sons and daughters moms and dadsStepped forth to make it soA gift given for a better worldSuch a precious gift you knowOur youth in pride have stepped forth Do this job as best they canLay their life upon the line Each true CanadiansThey will not be forgottenWe can never turn awayThey have taught the price of givingIn such an honoured wayFor where would our world be thenIf we just stood by and watchedCould we look ourselves in the eyeAnd say it wasn’t lost

With a heavy heart stepping forthPlease forgive me when I sayThat I let you down in the pastIn not a little way

I did not write to let you knowJust how much I caredFor the sacrifice you’ve givenFor so many in despair

You stepped forth and joined our forcesLaid your life upon the line To bring about a safer world A new world in our time

Fellow soldiers friends and familiesAnd those you held so dearStill think of you most everydayFor us others it’s not so clear

We must slow down and take the timeUnderstand how great the costFor if not placed in front of usCan we comprehend the loss

Sometimes we’re just so very shyOr we don’t know what to sayOr do not want to interfereOr seem superficial in any way

I can no longer withhold my thoughts I have to pass them onFor it breaks my heart just thinking ofAll those left to carry on

Please know that you are in my prayersWill be there for years to comeKnow that you are in my thoughtsFor the efforts you have done

Oh yes there is that special dayTo remember not to forgetThose who’ve paid the greatest priceWe can never repay this debt

Cpl. Francisco Gomez we knew you not, but our prayers reach out for you, your loved ones, friends, and fellow soldiers. We do, so dearly, thank you and your loved ones for your efforts towards making our world a better place.

The Borchert Family Slave Lake Alberta

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Roger Borchert,

Slave Lake, Alberta

September 20, 2008

~{Rest In Peace}~

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Eileen Tay,

Singapore

November 08, 2007

This Remembrance Day our small school in Ontario will be holding a Ceremony in honour of soldiers, like Gomez, who died serving their country. I just have to send my regards out to this man's family and friends.

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Hannah A.,

Port Dover, Ontario

August 07, 2007

Dear Francisco Gomez family. My family thanks you for the sacrifice made by Francisco. We too have a duaghter still there, soon to be home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our gratitude forever.

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Wally Cassell,

Hamilton, Ontario

July 31, 2007

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that his work abroad for Canadians is appreciated. My brother is supposed to go back soon and I know how much these guys beleive in what they are doing. God Bless.

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Trish Lerch (Paulson),

Terrace, British Columbia

July 24, 2007

You are saddly missed, but will never be forgotten. Take Care.

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Matt Cameron,

Edmonton, Alberta

June 30, 2007

It has been awhile now Frank and I am sure you are enjoying the next phase of existance. I asked you to look for my boy, hope you found him and told him I miss him and love him, like we all miss you.

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Jerry Peddle,

St ALbert, Alberta

May 17, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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MCpl Renay Groves & Family God Bless You,

Ottawa

December 12, 2006

(John 15:13 NIV) Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

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